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Keanu Baccus has revealed what it’s like to share a field with Lionel Messi, with the Australia star claiming the Argentine “looks like a wax statue”.

After the last-16 ties, many of the pre-tournament favourites have made it through, but how do the teams that are left stack up against each other?

Cameron Devlin has revealed how he landed a historic shirt from Lionel Messi’s 1000th game despite being a substitute for Australia against Argentina.

Australian players queued outside Argentina's dressing room to take selfies with Lionel Messi after the Socceroos lost their World Cup last-16 tie.

Mat Ryan has been ruthlessly trolled by his clubmate for an error that allowed Julian Alvarez to score the winner for Argentina against Australia.

Lionel Messi was on target on his 1,000th career appearance to help fire Argentina into the quarter-finals of World Cup 2022.

Lionel Scaloni's side edged past Australia to set-up a mouth-watering meeting with the Netherlands - and their No.10 was at his devastating best.

Lionel Messi has chalked up another impressive milestone in his incredible career after being named in the starting XI on Saturday.

Argentina needed goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez to make a vital stop at the end of stoppage time to prevent Australia from equalising in the last 16.

Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan was guilty of a poor mistake which allowed Julian Alvarez to extend Argentina's lead in the last 16.

Argentina prepare to face Australia in a jaw-dropping round of 16 fixture

A expected, La Albiceleste find themselves at the knockout stage. GOAL takes a look at their key players.

Some great players have represented Australia over the years and here's their best-ever XI!